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NY A02095

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Demond Meeks

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York Insurance Law Section 3420 to require liability insurers to cover verdicts exceeding policy limits if the insurer refused a settlement offer made at or within those limits.

  • Eliminates caps and policy limitations on insurer liability when an insurer rejects a settlement offer at or within policy limits and a judgment exceeds the policy limits.

  • Prohibits insurers from seeking recovery or damages against the insured for judgments rendered against the insurer or insured in these circumstances.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires a liability insurer that has an opportunity to settle a claim at or within the policy limits, and refuses to do so, to be liable for any verdict in excess of the insurance policy limits; prohibits the insurer from recovering such excess judgment from the insured.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/23/2023

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